Gen Z uprising: How radical youth revolt with roots in Kenya exposed years of systemic rot in Nepal

Gen Z uprising: How radical youth revolt with roots in Kenya exposed years of systemic rot in Nepal

Rachana Khare, a 29-year-old English language teacher who joined the demonstrations in Kathmandu, said the protests may have been initiated by Gen Z but the vision of a corruption-free Nepal swept across the country.

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Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service

Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service

According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the government has invested significantly in this last-mile connector to ensure that customers arriving at the SGR station are able to get seamless connections to the Island.

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‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya

‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya

The mine was closed down by authorities following concerns about the safety of artisanal miners after walls of one of the mines caved in. On Thursday, a joint delegation met with the Deputy Governor John Erus to discuss lessons learned, safety guidelines, progress, best practices and planned activities ahead of the assessment.

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Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Fintech Alliance of Kenya Chair Ali Hussein raised concerns regarding the protection of borrowers’ data that has been exploited by unscrupulous players in the sector. Hussein also addressed the importance of promoting borrowers’ financial wellness after reports of high levels of indebtedness caused by access to multiple loan facilities.

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Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Increased global demand for donkey meat and skin led to the establishment and licensing of donkey slaughterhouses in 2016 but later, the slaughter houses were shut down in 2020 following an increased rate of donkey theft.

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Emerging economies hold future for clean-energy: Africa has world’s greatest solar potential but receives least investment

Emerging economies hold future for clean-energy: Africa has world’s greatest solar potential but receives least investment

To unlock the scale of private investment needed, we must start by defining what good looks like. That means equipping countries, particularly in the Global South, with clear, actionable best practices for energy investment planning.

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Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to train police officers on use of social media to engage public

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to train police officers on use of social media to engage public

nvestment in digital skills for officers also aligns with the government’s vision of modernising public institutions through capacity building and technology adoption. The collaboration highlights the importance of multi-agency partnerships in driving reforms and responding to the needs of a digital society.

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Kenya’s principal secretary for National Treasury calls for strengthening of Africa’s public financial management

Kenya’s principal secretary for National Treasury calls for strengthening of Africa’s public financial management

In a speech read on his behalf by Michael Kahiti, Director of Planning and Head of the Africa Division of National Treasury, during the opening of the 2025 Africa Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Public Financial Management (PFM) Flagship Training Programme organised by the African Development Bank in Nairobi, Dr Kiptoo said these persistent shocks have constrained the fiscal space, depressed the international financial flows and increased the cost of borrowing.

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Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Byram Ongaya echoed Mwilu’s sentiments, stressing that child labour directly contravenes the rights enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution, statutes, and international conventions.

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